The Summer Dragon
The Summer Dragon by Todd Lockwood is a high fantasy adventure published by Penguin on May 2, 2017. This reprint edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Maia, who, along with her family, raises dragons for a political war machine. As she comes of age, her aspirations for a dragon of her own are thwarted by the unfolding war, leading to a dramatic shift in her life when the rare Summer Dragon appears in her valley, signaling impending change.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intertwines themes of deadly politics and personal growth. As Maia navigates her new reality, she confronts the deathless Horrors and a mysterious creature born from her fears. The plot delves into the complexities of political factions vying for control, while Maia’s journey reveals secrets that challenge her understanding of her world and herself. This edition offers a rich exploration of epic and dark fantasy elements, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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The debut novel from the acclaimed illustrator–a high fantasy adventure featuring dragons and deadly politics.
Maia and her family raise dragons for the political war machine. As she comes of age, she hopes for a dragon of her own to add to the stable of breeding parents. But the war goes badly, and the needs of the Dragonry dash her hopes. Her peaceful life is shattered when the Summer Dragon—one of the rare and mythical High Dragons—makes an appearance in her quiet valley. The Summer Dragon is an omen of change, but no one knows for certain what kind of change he augurs. Political factions vie to control the implied message, each to further their own agendas.
And so Maia is swept into an adventure that pits her against the deathless Horrors—thralls of the enemy—and a faceless creature drawn from her fears. In her fight to preserve everything she knows and loves, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her world and of herself.
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